People v. Boone

A jury found the defendant, Leonard Boone, guilty of burglary (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 19 — 1(a)). The trial court subsequently sentenced him to a six-year term of imprisonment. He appeals, and we reverse.

The record reflects the vacant building the defendant entered was owned by William Parr, who testified he never gave the defendant permission to enter it. Two witnesses testified they saw the defendant fleeing from inside the building. Although nothing was taken from the building, several windows stored inside were broken and their aluminum frames twisted off.

The defendant was…